Monthly Archives: November 2016

College Invites Students to Hands-On FAFSA Sessions at Atlantic City Campus

Posted on November 30, 2016 | Leave a comment

Atlantic Cape Community College invites students to attend a free hands-on FAFSA session for help completing a 2016-2017 Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Sessions will be held at the Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City Campus, 1535 Bacharach Blvd., on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, Dec. 7, 12:30-2 p.m., in Room 105
  • Thursday, Dec. 8, 5-6:30 p.m., in Room 232
  • Wednesday, Jan. 4, 12:30-2 p.m., in Room 132
  • Thursday, Jan. 5, 5-6:30 p.m., in Room 232

Financial aid specialists will provide information, answer questions and help students complete a 2016-2017 online FAFSA form. Students must bring their own and their parents’ 2015 tax returns, W-2 forms and Social Security numbers. Students must also bring their FSA ID and password and a photo ID (student ID or a state-issued ID.)

Registration is required, and students may register and obtain more information by calling 609-343-4822 or by sending an email to dhernand@atlantic.edu. Students may also register in person at any Atlantic Cape Financial Aid office on the Mays Landing, Cape May Court House or Atlantic City campus. Continue reading →

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December Birthdays

Posted on November 30, 2016 | Leave a comment

Happy birthday to the full-time faculty and staff celebrating this month:

Josette Katz, Linda Palmer, Dec. 3; Richard Benner, Dec. 6; Karen Zaniewski, Dec. 9; Dolores Giannini, Jolie Masters, Dec. 10; Alison Blizzard, Edwin Nieves, Harry Whitelam, Dec. 11; Tonya Cooper, Dec. 12; Leslie Atherholt, Michelle Andrews, Dec. 13; Matthew Miller, Dec. 14; Tammy DeFranco, Michele Leacott, Charita McClain, Pam Baker, Virginia Macrie, Dec. 16; Crista Golden, Dec. 20; Cheryl Ann Garwood, Dec. 22; Missie Taylor, Dec. 24; Natalie Devonish, Dec. 25; Lisa Stein, Dec. 27; Carolyn Coulter, Maria Giordano, Dec. 28; Linda Jones, Mandee McCullough, Dec. 29; Merrill-Jean Bailey, Dec. 30.

 

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Info Session for Displaced Star Career Academy Students Is Planned

Posted on November 30, 2016 | Leave a comment

Atlantic Cape Community College is ready to assist any student whose education was cut short by the closing of Star Career Academy. Students should attend an information session at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City Campus, 1535 Bacharach Blvd.

Atlantic Cape can help students complete their training in Medical Assistant, Culinary Arts and more. The college’s career training programs can help students pick up where they left off if they were formerly a Star Career Academy student. Atlantic Cape’s comprehensive training programs prepare students to earn the license or certification required by area employers. Continue reading →

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Designer Cheesesteak Proceeds at Pat’s Steaks in Philadelphia to Benefit Academy of Culinary Arts Dec. 7

Posted on November 29, 2016 | Leave a comment

If you’re hungry for a delicious cheesesteak, then Dec. 7 is the day to act on that impulse and help raise scholarship money for local culinary students! The designer cheesesteak created by Lynn Hoffman will be available from noon-2 p.m., Dec. 7, at Pat’s Steaks in Philadelphia. The culinary arts degree program at Drexel University, founded by Hoffman, and the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College will benefit from the proceeds raised.

Over the last year, Pat’s Steaks Guest Celebrity Chefs series has given the likes of Marc Vetri, Jose Garces and Michael Solomonov of Zahav, an opportunity to create a gourmet steak sandwich with proceeds going to the charity of their choice. Frank Olivieri, Pat’s owner, has come up with another surprise for December: a sandwich created by possibly the best non-celebrity chef in the city. Hoffman’s take on the famous sandwich includes blue cheese, bacon and caramelized onions. Continue reading →

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Student Winners Announced in Public Speaking Competition

Posted on November 29, 2016 | Leave a comment

Three Atlantic Cape Community College students will receive scholarships for earning the top scores in the second annual Public Speaking Scholarship Competition Nov. 22.

Winners were: Aeberli Begasse of Galloway, first place, $700 scholarship; Samantha Lizak of Cape May, second place, $500 scholarship; and Sarah Stefanick of Cape May, third place, $250 scholarship.

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From left, Dr. Joy Jones, assistant professor of communication, congratulates the winner of the Public Speaking Scholarship Competition, Samantha Lizak, Aeberli Begasse and Sarah Stefanick.

The scholarships were provided by Pearson Education Publishing, using proceeds from a public speaking textbook published for Atlantic Cape students.

The annual competition is organized by Dr. Joy Jones, assistant professor of communication.

Fifteen students participated in the competition, each preparing a six-minute persuasive speech on the topic of their choice. A panel of judges scored each student on the content and delivery of their speeches.

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Culinary Student Association Personal Pizza Fundraiser Dec. 6

Posted on November 29, 2016 | Leave a comment

pizza pieThe ACA’s Culinary Student Association is hosting a personal pizza fundraiser on Dec. 6, with pick-up times from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and 4:30-6:30 p.m., in Kitchen 3.

Cost is 8$ with a choice between traditional red or white pizzas.

Preorder by 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and indicate your pick-up time by emailing Valerie Weller at vweller@atlantic.edu or Bruce Johns at johns@atlantic.edu.

 

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Atlantic Cape Students Need You To Make A Difference…Tomorrow, Nov. 29, #GivingOpporTuesday!

Posted on November 28, 2016 | Leave a comment

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Tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 29, is a BIG day…It’s GivingTuesday. A global day of giving that encourages philanthropy and celebrates generosity around the world! Tomorrow, Atlantic Cape joins this international movement with #GivingOpporTuesday and we want you to be part of this exciting effort! Check it out at atlantic.edu/foundation.

Our goal is to create a scholarship fund of $50,000 in celebration of the Atlantic Cape’s 50th Anniversary. We can reach our goal if you and 1,999 other people donate $25 each. That’s all we need is $25 from 2,000 donors to reach $50,000 for Atlantic Cape students. I believe, and I hope you agree, that providing more opportunity to our students is a fantastic way to celebrate the college’s 50 years of service. When you give, brag about your generosity on your social media networks and ask your friends, family and colleagues to join you.  Continue reading →

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Academy of Culinary Arts Hosts Open House Dec. 9

Posted on November 28, 2016 | Leave a comment

The Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College will host an open house for prospective students who love to cook and are interested in starting a culinary career, 9-11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 9, the Mays Landing Campus, 5100 Black Horse Pike, M Building. The ACA was named No. 1 culinary school in New Jersey by Best Choice Schools.

The academy offers two-year degree programs in culinary arts, baking and pastry, and food service management, and specialization programs in hot foods, baking and pastry, food service management and catering. Continue reading →

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College Board of Trustees Publishes 2017 Public Meeting Schedule

Posted on November 28, 2016 | Leave a comment

The Atlantic Cape Community College Board of Trustees invites the college community to attend its public board meetings in 2017. The regular session of the full board meeting is open to the public, and the board generally meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Meetings at the main campus will be held in the Board Room, J 202, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ.

The primary location for the January and May meetings will be the Cape May County Campus, Room 113, 341 Court House-South Dennis Road, Cape May Court House, NJ.

In March and October, the primary location for the meetings will be the Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City Campus (WACC), Room 204, 1535 Bacharach Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ.

All meetings will be simulcast. Please note that when the primary location is not WACC or CMCC, the rooms for the simulcast meetings are WACC 215 and CMCC 113.

For additional information on scheduled board meetings, please contact Brittine Pratt, senior manager, Resource Development, President/ Board of Trustees Operations, 609- 343-5111. Continue reading →

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Student Nurses Club Yankee Candle Fundraiser

Posted on November 28, 2016 | Leave a comment

The Student Nurses Club would like to extend its fundraising offer to all faculty and staff. They are hosting a Yankee Candle fundraiser to support their 2017 graduation ceremony. The nursing club will receive 40 percent  of all purchase that are completed through the following link yankeecandlefundraising.com (group #990106901).

With the holidays fast approaching Yankee Candle offers a multitude of fabulous gifts that will be sure to please everyone on your list. Please follow the link to order online. There are many specials including expedited free shipping and discounts on many items. The Nursing Club appreciates and is grateful for Atlantic Cape’s continued support.

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